I write as a young person from Kargil, assertions not as political commentaries but as considerations for the next generation who will inherit this land after us. I write because silence in the face of injustice is complicity; because the youth of Ladakh deserve to see their story told in their own words. I have seen democracy die twice in my motherland. Twice have I looked on aghast as freedom and representation disappeared into thin air.
5 August 2019: The Day Democracy Was Disfigured
...New Delhi, 26/05/2025 – The President of the All Kargil (Ladakh) Students’ Association Delhi (AKSAD) recently met with the co-chairmen of the Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) and the Leh Apex Body (LAB) at Ladakh Bhawan, New Delhi, to express the student community’s strong support for their unified demands. This meeting precedes critical discussions scheduled between the KDA, LAB, and the Ministry of Home Affairs. During the interaction, the AKSAD President unequivocally conveyed full suppor...
By Mussa Tumaily
Leh, January 22, 2025 – The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Ladakh has sharply criticized the elected representatives of the region, including local councillors and the Member of Parliament (MP) for Ladakh, accusing them of not giving enough attention or seriousness to the pressing issues of Ladakh. The remarks were made by Skarma Tokdan, District Coordinator of AAP Ladakh, during a press conference held today.
While the party expressed its discontent with the inaction of the e...
VoL Desk, March 17: Hundreds of students hailing from Ladakh congregated at Delhi’s Budh Vihar to initiate a day-long protest cum hunger strike, advocating for the inclusion of Ladakh into the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution and demanding Statehood for the region.
The protest, spearheaded by the All Kargil (Ladakh) Students’ Association Delhi (AKSAD) and Ladakh Students’ Welfare Society Delhi, saw active participation from numerous students enrolled in various universities and institut...
Introduction:
Ladakh, the land of high passes and serene landscapes, is at a crucial juncture in its history. As a student deeply connected to the region, I am compelled to shed light on the pressing need for the implementation of the 6th Schedule in Ladakh. This demand arises from the unique socio-cultural, geographical, and political dynamics of the region, which require specialized governance mechanism to address the aspirations and challenges of its diverse population.
Historical C...
VoL Desk, Feb. 14: The Acting Congress Councillors, LAHDC, Leh appealed the Hill Council Leh to pass a unanimous resolution in a General Council Meeting in favor of the Apex Body’s demand to include Ladakh in the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution. The Congress Party Leh made this submission during a press conference held in Leh on Wednesday.
The press conference was attended by Councillor Saspol – Smanla Dorjey, Councillor Skurbuchan Lundup Dorjay, Councillor Phyang – Tundup Nurbu Cheeta...
VoL Desk, Feb. 12: The sitting LAHDC-Leh Councillor from Skurbuchan, Lundup Dorjay, voiced his concerns over the alleged construction of a Mandir in Skurbuchan, Leh, in a video on YouTube Saturday.
Addressing the general public, he expressed apprehension that allowing such activities to continue unchecked could have adverse effects on Ladakhi identity and land, potentially inflaming religious tensions in the region.
Dorjay noted that construction laborers from outside the region, engag...
VoL Desk, May 15: The Kargil Democratic Alliance convened a crucial meeting today at the Tourist Facilitation Centre in Kargil to address the pressing issue of Statehood and Sixth Schedule for Ladakh, according to reliable sources.
After a comprehensive hour-long discussion on the future course of action, the leaders opted against holding a press conference and refrained from engaging with media personnel who sought interviews after the meeting.
The timing of this meeting is significan...
LEH, May 9: Thupstan Chhewang, the President of Ladakh Buddhist Association (LBA), has reiterated his demand for the 6th Schedule of the Indian Constitution to be implemented in the Ladakh Union Territory to safeguard the interests of locals. He called for a boycott of investment by non-locals in the region to protect land, jobs, and business, stressing that only through the implementation of the 6th Schedule can these be secured.
“Since Ladakh became a Union Territory, safeguarding local...
Ladakh, Jan 30, KNT: Eminent educationist and reformist from Ladakh, Sonam Wangchok is observing a hunger strike to protect the environment of Ladakh and demanding the fulfillment of the four-point agenda of Leh Apex Body and Kargil Democratic Alliance which also includes the implementation of 6th Scheduled for Ladakh.
Leh Apex Body and Kargil Democratic Alliance are up in arms against the BJP-led Central Government demanding the protection of jobs and land in Ladakh region.
In his address...
Sonam Wangchok observes hunger strike seeking constitutional safeguards for Ladakh" />